The new-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA has landed in Australia.

The new-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA has landed in Australia, with orders now open for the German brand’s all-new mild-hybrid and electric sedan. Priced from $66,500 before on-road costs, the third-generation CLA introduces an all-electric powertrain to the nameplate for the first time, enabled by the shift to the Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA). It shares this with the new-generation Mercedes-Benz GLB. Deliveries of 48V mild-hybrid CLAs will begin in June, with electric versions to follow in July – the latter priced from $72,200 before on-roads. That’s cheaper than the entry point for the previous-gen CLA, which was $73,200 before on-roads for the petrol-powered CLA200. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Arrow The CLA features steel-sprung ‘comfort’ suspension incorporating newly developed three-link front and multi-link rear axles. The sedan has also grown, with its wheelbase stretched by 61mm and its overall length rising by 43mm. Looking for your next car? We’ll help you research and compare so you choose with confidence. Mild-hybrid versions use a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and a 1.3kWh lithium-ion battery. Power and torque vary across the mild-hybrid range, from as low as 100kW/200Nm in the CLA180 to as much as 140kW/300Nm in the all-wheel drive CLA220. Mercedes-Benz says the new CLA’s mild-hybrid system provides torque assistance across the rev range and can recuperate energy to improve efficiency. The electric motor and inverter are integrated into a new eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. At urban speeds or when less than 22kW is needed, mild-hybrid CLAs can run exclusively on electric power. The ‘CLA200 electric’, meanwhile, combines a 120kW electric motor with a two-speed transmission at the rear and supports DC fast charging of its 58kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery at up to 200kW. A standard DC converter enables the use of 400V chargers, and the WLTP driving range is quoted at 470km. The CLA350 4Matic adds an 80kW front electric motor for all-wheel drive. The electric motor can decouple under low load to optimise range, and it’s powered by an 85kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery for a maximum range claim of 663km. The maximum DC fast-charging speed is 320kW. The CLA range comes standard with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system running the new-generation Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS). There’s also an AI-powered voice assistant integrating ChatGPT and Google Gemini. A 14-inch passenger display is optional, allowing occupants to watch Netflix and Disney+, and forming the complete ‘MBUX Superscreen’. Pricing Drivetrains and Efficiency Dimensions Servicing and Warranty Mercedes-Benz Australia backs its range with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Servicing for all CLA models is required every 12 months or 25,000km, whichever comes first. Safety The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA has yet to be crash-tested by Euro NCAP and is therefore unrated. It did, however, earn a full five-star safety rating in testing conducted by Euro NCAP in 2025. Standard safety equipment highlights: 8 airbags, incl: Adaptive cruise control Blind-spot monitoring Driver attention monitoring Lane-keep assist Safe exit warning Surround-view camera Tyre pressure monitoring Standard Equipment There are four grades of the new CLA available in Australia. 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA180 equipment highlights: Mild-hybrid powertrain Comfort suspension 18-inch AMG five-spoke black alloy wheels Tyre repair kit Automatic LED headlights Illuminated front grille LED tail-lights Full-width front and rear light bars Rain-sensing wipers Power-folding, heated side mirrors with position memory Panoramic glass roof Sports steering wheel Comfort seats ‘Artico’ synthetic leather upholstery Power front seats with lumbar and position memory Heated front seats 10.25-inch digital instrument display 14.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto DAB+ digital radio Bluetooth AI-powered voice assistant Wireless phone charger Facial recognition Single-zone climate control Interior ambient lighting Black headliner CLA200 adds: Electric option (rear-wheel drive) AMG Line exterior styling “Sporty engine sound” AMG floor mats Nappa leather-wrapped sports steering wheel Sports seats ‘Artico’ synthetic leather and ‘Microcut’ synthetic suede upholstery Light carbon-grain aluminium interior accents Dual-zone climate control CLA220 4Matic adds: All-wheel drive 19-inch AMG five-twin-spoke black alloy wheels ‘Multibeam’ LED headlights Full-width rear LED light bar Head-up display MBUX Superscreen: 16-speaker Burmester surround-sound system Sound personalisation Illuminated door sill scuff plates Rear privacy glass CLA350 4Matic adds: Electric powertrain (all-wheel drive) Removes 16-speaker Burmester surround-sound system Options A handful of options are available for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA. Premium Package ($1800 CLA200, $2340 CLA350) adds: Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus Illuminated door sills Head-up display MBUX Superscreen 16-speaker Burmester surround-sound system Hands-free keyless start The Premium Package is standard on the CLA220. Additionally, the following accessories can be optioned for the CLA200 for $1200: 19-inch AMG five-twin-spoke black alloy wheels Rear privacy glass Colours Seven colours are available for the new CLA, including two Manufaktur finishes for an additional cost. 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA colours: Polar White solid Cosmos Black metallic High-Tech Silver metallic Aqua-Mint solid Sheer Blue metallic Manufaktur Alpine Grey solid: $1300 ($1690 with LCT) Manufaktur Patagonia Red metallic: $500 ($650 with LCT) There are also four interior themes available. 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA interiors: Black ‘Artico’ synthetic leather: Standard on 180 Ivory Beige ‘Artico’ synthetic leather: $NCO on 180 Black ‘Artico’ synthetic leather/’Microcut’ synthetic suede: Standard on 200, 220, 350 White ‘Artico’ synthetic leather/Black ‘Microcut’ synthetic suede: $NCO on 200, 220, 350

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